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Consultant Urological Surgeon (Interest in Pelvic Cancer)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area Urology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA) Job ref 279-MWPRHCONURO-605
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal Hospital Town Haywards Heath Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/04/2026
Job overview
The post offered is for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an initial 10 programmed activities. The successful applicant will continue delivering a urological pelvic cancer service mainly at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath, part of University Hospitals Sussex, whilst operating at Eastbourne General Hospital utilising their robot, however the applicant must be willing to work across all sites at University Hospitals Sussex. Initially, it is envisaged that they will perform cystectomies and prostatectomies on joint lists at Eastbourne General Hospital with senior colleagues, if needed, until such a time as they are confident to operate independently. They will join a team (across the 4 sites) with both local and joint specialist MDMs. There is a robot available at Princess Royal Hospital, which could be considered for private robotic urological surgery.
As a team player you will be expected to take an equitable share of the work in the department, including 1:8 on call at Princess Royal Hospital with registrar cover and one stop clinics. The appointees' role will help to lead / provide support to diagnostic services and therapeutic pelvic oncology as well as support the pelvic oncology and trauma service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be within 6 months of CCT, be competent in performing robotic radical prostate surgery and may have an interest in cystectomy. The applicant must show enthusiasm for medical education and training.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
* To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient, elective and non-elective surgical urological service
* To undertake and lead ward rounds
* To participate in a 1 in 8 ‘consultant-of-the-week’ programme of daytime clinical supervision of inpatients and emergency admissions at Princess Royal Hospital
* To undertake and lead outpatient clinics
* To support one-stop and virtual clinics
* To undertake and lead day case and inpatient operating lists
* To provide, when required, supervision and training of staff, including appraisal and assessment
* To help develop the urology service with the other consultants
* To contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine and surgery as well as other healthcare workers.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The advertised job plan is provisional and will cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
For a whole-time contract:
* Direct Clinical Care: 9 PAs on average per week
(includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work. One PA of which will be accounted for by on call activity)
* Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1 PA on average per week
(1 for revalidation activity, 0.5 for other activities such as teaching & research)
On Call Commitment :
Category
Percentage
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5 %
Person specification
Experience
* • FRC/MRC Urology or its recognised equivalent.
* • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Urology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* CTC Urology if UK, demonstratable equivalent if non UK
Clinical Skills and Experience
* • Understanding of clinical risk management
* • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Organisation and Planning
* • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* • Evidence of participation in audit
* • Prizes and honours
* • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Knowledge
* • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
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DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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